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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,504.08, 4,831.68 and 3,423.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,504.08, 4,831.68 and 3,423.44 is: 4,720.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,504.08 : 4,831.68 = 3,423.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,504.08/4,831.68 = 3,423.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,504.08x = 4,831.68 × 3,423.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,504.08x = 16,540,966.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,540,966.58/3,504.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,720.49

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